The annual closure is a preventative measure ahead of the season’s first major snowfall in the North Cascades.
Boating and fishing are considered low risk activities and can still be done safely on Silver Lake.
Whatcom Land Trust announced that the owner of Governors Point has donated 98 acres to create a public nature preserve.
Hundreds of cyclists in both competitive and recreational divisions will tackle over 4,400 ft of elevation during the 22-mile-long climb.
The Sourdough Fire has been slowing over the past two weeks due to cooler temperatures and slight moisture across the area.
Cloud coverage and a chance for rain showers could help containment efforts later this week.
The feat, known as Allbraith, included 95 miles of cycling, 15,000 feet of elevation gain, and took him 20 hours to complete.
The Governor’s Mansion was built in 1908 and is the oldest building on Olympia’s Capitol campus.
The brewery will offer eight different house-brewed beers along with handmade pizza and appetizers from their location in the Cordata Neighborhood.
The Homestead golf community includes about 600 homes adjacent to the golf course.